2014 INFINITI Q50 HYBRID immobilizer

2 Instruments and controls
Cockpit................................................................ 2-3
Instrument panel ................................................. 2-5
Meters and gauges .............................................. 2-6
Speedometer and odometer ............................ 2-7
Tachometer...................................................... 2-8
Assist charge gauge ........................................ 2-8
Fuel gauge ...................................................... 2-8
Compass (if so equipped) .................................... 2-9 Zone variation change procedure ................... 2-10
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ............................................. 2-12 Checking bulbs.............................................. 2-12
Warning lights ............................................... 2-12
Indicator lights .............................................. 2-18
Audible reminders ......................................... 2-20
Vehicle information display................................ 2-21
Indicators for operation ................................. 2-24
Indicators for maintenance ............................ 2-29
Trip computer ................................................ 2-31
Clock and outside air temperature ................. 2-34
Security systems ............................................... 2-35 Vehicle Security System ................................ 2-35
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .............. 2-37 Windshield wiper and washer switch................. 2-38
Rain-sensing auto wiper system (if
so equipped) ............................................... 2-40
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-41
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................... 2-41 Headlight switch .......................................... 2-41
Turn signal switch........................................ 2-47
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-47
Horn ................................................................. 2-47
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......... 2-48
Power outlet ..................................................... 2-48
Ashtray (if so equipped) .................................... 2-49
Rear............................................................. 2-49
Storage ............................................................. 2-49 Cup holders ................................................. 2-49
Soft bottle holder ........................................ 2-50
Sunglasses holder ....................................... 2-51
Glove box .................................................... 2-51
Console box................................................. 2-52
Card holder.................................................. 2-52
Storage box ................................................. 2-52
Coat hooks .................................................. 2-53
Trunk hooks................................................. 2-53

The outside temperature sensor is located
in front of the radiator. The sensor may be
affected by road or engine heat, wind
directions and other driving conditions.
The display may differ from the actual
outside temperature or the temperature
displayed on various signs or billboards.
SIC2132
Your vehicle has two types of security
systems, as follows:
.Vehicle security system
. INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
The security condition will be shown by the
security indicator light.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system provides visual
and audio alarm signals if someone opens
the doors, hood, or trunk lid when the
system is armed. It is not, however, a
motion detection type system that acti-
vates when a vehicle is moved or when a
vibration occurs.
The system helps deter vehicle theft but
cannot prevent it, nor can it prevent the
theft of interior or exterior vehicle compo-
nents in all situations. Always secure your
vehicle even if parking for a brief period.
Never leave your Intelligent Key(s) in the
vehicle, and always lock it when unat-
tended. Be aware of your surroundings,
and park in secure, well-lit areas whenever
possible.
Many devices offering additional protec-
tion, such as component locks, identifica-
tion markers, and tracking systems, are
available at auto supply stores and speci-
alty shops. Your INFINITI retailer may also
offer such equipment. Check with your
insurance company to see if you may be
eligible for discounts for various theft
protection features.
Instruments and controls2-35
SECURITY SYSTEMS

INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
The INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
will not allow the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System to start without the use of
the registered Intelligent Key. Never leave
these keys in the vehicle.
FCC Notice:
For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
For Canada:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer- ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
SIC2045
Security indicator light
The security indicator light is located on
the meter panel. It indicates the status of
the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System.
The light blinks after the ignition switch
was in the LOCK, ACC or OFF position. This
function indicates the security systems
equipped on the vehicle are operational.
If the INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
is malfunctioning, this light will remain on
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Instruments and controls2-37

3-2Pre-driving checks and adjustments
A key number plate is supplied with your
keys. Record the key number and keep it in
a safe place (such as your wallet), not in
the vehicle. If you lose your keys, see an
INFINITI retailer for duplicates by using the
key number. INFINITI does not record any
key numbers so it is very important to keep
track of your key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, this
key can be duplicated by an INFINITI
retailer.
SPA2865
1. Intelligent Keys (2)
2. Mechanical keys (inside the Keys) (2)
3. Key number plate (1)
INTELLIGENT KEY
Your vehicle can only be driven with the
Intelligent Keys which are registered to
your vehicle’s Intelligent Key system com-
ponents and INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System components. As many as 4 Intelli-
gent Keys can be registered and used with
one vehicle. The new keys must be
registered by an INFINITI retailer prior to
use with the Intelligent Key system and
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System of your
vehicle. Since the registration processrequires erasing all memory in the Intelli-
gent Key components when registering
new keys, be sure to take all Intelligent
Keys that you have to the INFINITI retailer.
It is possible that the Intelligent Key
functions become canceled. Contact an
INFINITI retailer.
CAUTION
.
Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with
you when driving. The Intelligent Key is a
precision device with a built-in transmit-
ter. To avoid damaging it, please note
the following.
—The Intelligent Key is water resis-
tant; however, wetting may damage
the Intelligent Key. If the Intelligent
Key gets wet, immediately wipe until
it is completely dry.
—Do not bend, drop or strike itagainst another object.
—If the outside temperature is below
148 F(−108 C), the battery of the
Intelligent Key may not function
properly.
KEYS

F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-12
FilterAir cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-20
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-13
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3
Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning .......................... 2-26
Flat towing ........................................................ 9-19
Floor mat cleaning .............................................. 7-7
Floor mat positioning aid .................................... 7-7
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-15
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-15
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Engine coolant ............................................... 8-9
Engine oil .................................................... 8-12
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-16
Fog light switch ................................................ 2-47
Forward emergency braking system .................. 5-89
Forward emergency braking system
warning light .................................................... 2-15
Front passenger air bag and status light ........... 1-44
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-3
Front seat
Front seat adjustment .................................... 1-3
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2 Fuel economy............................................. 5-100
Fuel octane rating .......................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation ..................................... 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ............................................... 3-21
Fuel-filler door ............................................. 3-21
Gauge ............................................................ 2-8
Fuel economy history ...................... Hybrid System-6
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .................................. 5-99
Fuses ................................................................ 8-23
Fusible links ..................................................... 8-23
G
Garage door opener HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-61
Gas cap ............................................................ 3-21
Gauge ................................................................. 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............... 2-33
Fuel gauge ..................................................... 2-8
Odometer....................................................... 2-7
Speedometer ................................................. 2-7
Tachometer .................................................... 2-8
Trip computer .............................................. 2-31
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Glove box ......................................................... 2-51
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Head restraints/headrests ................................... 1-5 Headlights
Aiming control (See Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS)) .............................................. 2-45
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-41
Heated seats ...................................................... 1-5
Heater Engine block heater ................................... 5-114
High beam assist .............................................. 2-43
High temperature warning ................................. 2-26
High voltage cautions ..................... Hybrid System-2
High voltage components ................ Hybrid System-9
Hill start assist system ................................... 5-112
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-61
Hood release .................................................... 3-18
Hook Coat hooks .................................................. 2-53
Trunk hooks ................................................. 2-53
Horn ................................................................. 2-47
Hybrid system over heat warning ...................... 2-26
Hybrid system start operation indicator ............ 2-24
Hybrid vehicle characteristics ........ Hybrid System-10
Hybrid vehicle precautions .............. Hybrid System-9
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If the vehicle does not start ................................ 6-5
Ignition switch (Push-button) ............................................... 5-10
Automatic transmission models ................... 5-14
Immobilizer system ........................................... 2-37
Indicator
Vehicle information display .......................... 2-21
10-3

10-4
Indicator lights ................................................. 2-18
INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System .............................. Hybrid System-2
Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System ........................................... 5-13
Starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System ........................................... 5-14
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector ............................. 5-21
Infiniti InTouch Owner’s Manual .......................... 4-2
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-37 Engine start ................................................. 2-37
Inside mirror ..................................................... 3-25
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .................... 9-22
Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-46
Instrument panel ................................................ 2-5
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ..................... 5-101
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system ............... 5-58
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
ON indicator ..................................................... 2-28
Intelligent Key ..................................................... 3-2
Intelligent Key system ......................................... 3-6 Battery replacement ..................................... 8-25
Key operating range ....................................... 3-8
Key operation ................................................ 3-9
Warning signals ........................................... 3-12
Interior light control switch ............................... 2-59
Interior light replacement .................................. 8-28
Interior lights .................................................... 2-58
Interior trunk lid release ................................... 3-21
Inverter cooling system ..................................... 8-11
ISOFIX child restraint ........................................ 1-21
J
Jump starting ...................................................... 6-5
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless
entry system) .................................................... 3-14
Keys ................................................................... 3-2 For Intelligent Key system .............................. 3-6
L
LabelsAir bag warning labels ................................. 1-50
Air conditioner specification label ................ 9-13
Emission control information label ............... 9-12
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 9-12
Tire and Loading information label ...... 8-31, 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .............. 9-11
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system ........... 5-33
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system .............. 5-31
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system/Lane
Departure Prevention (LDP) system ................... 5-30
LATCH system ................................................... 1-21
License plate Installing front license plate ......................... 9-14
Light Air bag warning light ................................... 1-50
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-27 Fog light switch ........................................... 2-47
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-41
Indicator lights ............................................ 2-18
Interior light control switch .......................... 2-59
Interior lights ............................................... 2-58
Map lights ................................................... 2-58
Personal lights ............................................. 2-59
Replacement ................................................ 8-27
Trunk light ................................................... 2-60
Vanity mirror lights ...................................... 2-60
Warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders ........................................ 2-12
Lights
Exterior and interior light replacement ......... 8-28
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery .............. Hybrid System-2
Loading information (See vehicle
loading information) ......................................... 9-16
Lock Automatic door locks ..................................... 3-5
Door locks ..................................................... 3-4
Power door lock ............................................. 3-4
Trunk lid ...................................................... 3-19
Locking with mechanical key ............................... 3-4
Log-in function .................................................. 3-14
Loose Fuel Cap warning ........................... 2-25, 3-23
Low fuel warning light ...................................... 2-15
Low outside temperature warning ..................... 2-27
Low tire pressure warning light ......................... 2-15
Low tire pressure warning system (See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)) ................. 5-4, 6-3, 8-30

10-6
Rapid air pressure loss ....................................... 5-8
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) .......................................................... 9-22Rear door lock
Child safety rear door lock ............................. 3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-41
Recorders Event data ................................................... 9-23
Regenerative brake ......................... Hybrid System-8
Registering your vehicle in another country ...... 9-11
Remote keyless entry system ............................ 3-14
Reporting safety defects ................................... 9-21
Request switch (See Intelligent Key system) ........ 3-9
Road accident cautions ................... Hybrid System-3
Roadside assistance program ............................. 6-2
Rollover .............................................................. 5-8
Roof Moonroof ..................................................... 2-57
Run-flat tires ....................................................... 6-4
S
Safety Child seat belts ........................................... 1-17
Reporting safety defects .............................. 9-21
Seat adjustment Front power seat adjustment .......................... 1-3
Front seats ..................................................... 1-3
Seat belt(s) Child safety ................................................. 1-17
Infants ......................................................... 1-18 Injured persons ........................................... 1-12
Larger children ............................................. 1-18
Precautions on seat belt usage .................... 1-10
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function ... 1-12Pregnant women .......................................... 1-12
Seat belt cleaning .......................................... 7-7
Seat belt extenders ...................................... 1-16
Seat belt maintenance ................................. 1-16
Seat belt warning light and chime ............... 2-17
Seat belts .................................................... 1-10
Seat belts with pretensioners ...................... 1-49
Shoulder belt height adjustment .................. 1-16
Small children ............................................. 1-18
Three-point type .......................................... 1-13
Seat(s) Driver-side memory ...................................... 3-28
Heated seats ................................................. 1-5
Seats ............................................................. 1-2
Security system
Vehicle security system ................................ 2-35
Security system (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer
System)
Engine start ................................................. 2-37
Shift lever Shift lock release ......................................... 5-18
Shift lock release, Transmission ........................ 5-18
SHIFT “P”warning ............................................ 2-24
Shifting
Automatic transmission ............................... 5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment ....................... 1-16
SNOW mode ..................................................... 5-21 Spark plugs ...................................................... 8-19
Speedometer ...................................................... 2-7
SPORT mode ..................................................... 5-21
STANDARD mode ............................................... 5-21
Starting
Before starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System ........................................... 5-13
Jump starting ............................................... 8-18
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
Push starting ................................................. 6-7
Starting the INFINITI Direct Response
Hybrid
®System ........................................... 5-14
Status light, Front passenger air bag ................ 1-44
Steering Direct adaptive steering ............................. 5-104
Power steering system ............................... 5-104
Tilt/telescopic steering ................................. 3-24
Storage ............................................................. 2-49
Storage box ...................................................... 2-52
Sun visors ........................................................ 3-25
Sunglasses holder ............................................ 2-51
Supplemental air bag warning labels ................ 1-50
Supplemental air bag warning light ......... 1-50, 2-17
Supplemental restraint system .......................... 1-37 Precautions on supplemental
restraint system ........................................... 1-37
Switch Autolight switch ........................................... 2-41
Fog light switch ........................................... 2-47
Hazard warning flasher switch ....................... 6-2
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-41

Ignition switch ............................................. 5-14
Power door lock switch .................................. 3-5
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ........................................... 2-41
Turn signal switch ........................................ 2-47
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ..... 2-48
T
Tachometer ......................................................... 2-8
TemperatureEngine coolant temperature gauge ............... 2-33
Theft (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System)
Engine start ................................................. 2-37
Thigh extension .................................................. 1-5
Three-way catalyst .............................................. 5-4
Tilt/telescopic steering ...................................... 3-24
Tire Flat Tire - Visit dealer warning ..................... 2-26
Run-flat tires .................................................. 6-4
Tire replacement indicator ............................ 2-29
Tire rotation ................................................. 8-38
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .................... 2-15
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air warning .................. 2-25
Tires Flat tire .......................................................... 6-3
Low tire pressure warning system ... 5-4, 6-3, 8-30
Run-flat tires ................................................ 8-36
Tire and Loading information label ...... 8-31, 9-13
Tire chains ................................................... 8-37
Tire dressing .................................................. 7-4 Tire pressure................................................ 8-30
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) .............................. 5-4, 6-3, 8-30
Types of tires ............................................... 8-35
Uniform tire quality grading ......................... 9-19
Wheel/tire size .............................................. 9-9
Wheels and tires .......................................... 8-30
Towing Flat towing ................................................... 9-19
Tow truck towing ............................................ 6-8
Towing a trailer ............................................ 9-19
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System ... 5-4, 6-3, 8-30
TPMS, Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS with Tire Inflation Indicator................... 5-7
Trailer towing .................................................... 9-19
Transceiver HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-61
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-15
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-14
Transmission shift lever lock release ............ 5-18
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ... 3-14
Traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................ 9-11
Trip computer ................................................... 2-31
Trip odometer ................................................... 2-33
Trunk Interior trunk lid release .............................. 3-21
Light ............................................................ 2-60
Trunk hooks ................................................. 2-53 Trunk lid ...................................................... 3-19
Trunk lid release switch ............................... 3-19
Trunk open request switch ........................... 3-19
Trunk release power cancel switch ............... 3-20
Turn signal switch ............................................. 2-47
U
Underbody cleaning ............................................ 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-19
V
Vanity mirror ..................................................... 3-28
Vanity mirror lights ........................................... 2-60
Vehicle Dimensions .................................................. 9-10
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ................ 6-11
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ..... 2-48
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system ....... 5-108
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
warning light ............................................... 2-18
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ................... 9-11
Vehicle information display ............................... 2-21
Vehicle loading information .............................. 9-16
Vehicle security system ..................................... 2-35
Ventilators .......................................................... 4-2
W
Warning Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system ................ 5-38
10-7